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Steven Ray Swanson (born 3 December 1960 in Syracuse New York) is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut. Swanson is married and has 3 children. Steven has received numerous awards and honors. These include the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal and the JSC Certificate of Accommodation and many others. Prior to becoming a NASA astronaut Swanson worked for GTE in Phoenix Arizona as a software engineer. Steve has flown 2 shuttle flights STS-117 and STS-119.